The summer of 2010, six women decided to join together and accomplish a goal. The goal was for each women to write an 80k novel between June 25, 2010 and November 25, 2010. The group used Google Wave as their major communication tool, using it to make updates, share excerpts of WIPs, hold monthly whine fests, get advice, and receive encouragement and inspiration through the journey. Life got in the way–a lot, but ultimately, each woman learned a few things while riding out this journey…

-Shon Bacon

The above was well said by my writer, sistah, friend, and a lot more Author Shonell Bacon, so I decided to leave good enough alone. To check out what each one of us thought of the journey you need to head over to Shon’s blog- ChickLitGurrl:: high on LATTES and WRITING. Every week for the next six weeks one ladies journey will be showcased. An added bonus maybe an excerpt from the project she was working on over those months.

I’m up first. Click here to go there. Leave a comment, send a friend who may need to read what is writing, or just lurk in the shadows. You never know what message/lesson maybe offered to you.

I am truly blessed by the friends I have made throughout the years. Author Michelle McGriff and I became good friends through Facebook. At first, I didn’t realize I was talking to someone whose book I had read. The reason, because she was very friendly and willing to share her knowledge of stuff, not just writing and books, with me. I recently read her newest release Swerve. GOOD STUFF! I wanted more, but I guess I will have to wait or read one of her other books I haven’t read before.

(click on the image to head to Amazon to read my review as well as to purchase a copy.)

In the last few weeks, Michelle has been doing vlogs and readings from not only her books but other authors as well. Imagine my surprise when I got a message saying she was doing a reading of my debut novel, Crossing Over. I felt honored. She read my story in such a way that I could see the story in my mind the way I intended it to be.

I have posted the link to the reading below for you to see for yourself. Subscribe to her youtube channel here. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Michelle. You’re a diamond in the rough.

Reading of Crossing Over

Until next time

Happy Reading!

An awesome Sisterfriend, writer asked me if I would do an interview on her blog, Kismetlit, and I said sure. Nichole Lynn (I call her Nikki, because I love the name… Ok I confess my middle name is Nicole and I’m partial to it). She is awesome, positive and bubbly.

Head over to her blogsite, which is very pretty, and read her other posts as well as my interview on falling in love with the written words. Here’s the link to my interview. Please leave comments, we love those. Sign up for RSS feeds and stay tuned for other interviews of talented writers, such as: Tiffany Warren and Shon Bacon.

Upcoming post:

I’n January, I ave the pleasure of hosting award winning author, Shelia Goss. I previously reviewed her book Delilah. It was awesome. I’m reading her next book Savannah’s Curse now and…you will have to stay tuned for my review.

Until next time,

Happy Reading!!!

Happy Holidays!

Title: Delilah by Shelia Goss

Amazon Rating: 5 stars

StreetLitClique Rating: 5 stars

Temptation in a Dress

One of my all time favorite genres to read is Christian fiction. Naturally, when I saw Delilah by Shelia Goss, I knew it was one story I just had to read. The trailer looked interesting and the blurb piqued my interest; however, neither did the story any justice. Shelia Goss broke her foot off in this modern day version of Samson and Delilah from the Bible.

Delilah Baker is a woman who knows what she wants and will stop at nothing to have it. When her boss, William Trusts, asks her to help make sure he acquires a piece of prime property, Delilah never thought anything but business would take place. When she got familiar with Samson Judges, the pastor of Peaceful Rest Missionary Baptist Church, she thought her job would be easy to do. However, as she works diligently towards doing the job she is being paid for, Delilah finds herself in a compromising situation. In Samson’s presence Delilah felt things she never knew she would feel causing conflicting emotions. What will she do?

Samson has it all; a successful ministry, a supportive family, and his fiancé, Julia Rivers. He is a fair man, so when Julia and other members of his congregation warns him about Delilah, Samson tells them they are wrong. He sees the best in everyone, especially when it comes to Delilah. There is something about her that intrigues Samson. Is Samson wearing rose colored glasses? Or, is there really a good side to Delilah?

Ms. Goss kept me engaged within the world of Delilah and Samson. I talked aloud to the characters hoping to deter them from making the same mistakes over and over again. I enjoyed the main characters, however, I have to mention the spunk of Kelly Judges, Samson’s mother. She is a spitfire of a woman. I loved her. There were some twists I can honestly say I did not see coming. The biggest one left me with my mouth hanging wide open. Delilah is a book that will help people to become more familiar with the well-known Bible story. I recommend this book to readers of Christian fiction.

The author for review purposes provided an unfinished copy of the book.

Jennifer Coissiere

StreetLitClique

Click on the book cover to pre-order your copy of Delilah. The book is schedule for aDecember 28, 2010 release.

When Shon, the creator of All the Blog’s a Page, invited me to be a part of a series of interviews on what 3 books have inspired me as I writer, I was elated. It was not easy to pick the books at all. However, if you want to find out what books I picked then you have to headed over to her blog.

I hope what I have to say shines a new light on the books I chose, for people who have already read anyone of them or all of them.

Influences – In Touch with Author Jennifer Coissiere

Until Next Time,

Happy Reading and Writing!

Technically, there is a little ‘rithmetic. I’m finishing up my math literacy class for my ASE requirements. In this class we had to teach a math lesson and tie it in with a book. Not a textbook, but a story. I used (see below)

This book helped me to create a lesson on rapid addition aka multiplication. It was a fun book to read.

At first, I was confused about what I needed to do in order to succeed in this class but once the key word stood out to me it was a breeze. Reading definitely is fundamental.

Have I been writing?

Yes and no!

I have been writing, but not a much as I would like. In a previous post, I spoke about me hitting a brick wall in one of my stories. I have since gone back to the beginning and did a major rewrite and addition, causing the story to move a long a bit easier. The other story that I’m working on, would have been close to its completion if I wasn’t doing 50-11 things and neglecting it. I have very demanding people who are waiting for the sequel. Be patient, please. It’s coming.

I have been reading a ton of good books. I will share my reviews in upcoming posts of the books I’ve been devouring like a five course meal with a taste dessert.

Stay tuned for the reviews.

Until next,

Happy reading & writing.

With a title like “batter up” one would believe this post is about baseball. However, it’s not! It has to do with the curve balls that life keeps tossing my way.

Every time I believe I am one step ahead of the crappy things that could possibly happen, I swing and miss that sneak curve ball. After a time, the strikes add up and in baseball three strikes and you’re out. In life, not so much unless you give up.

I am not giving up. My sister-in-law said that I’m a good catcher so I will be just fine. What happens when I’m up to bat?

Well…

I’ve had my pity party. Cried a little and then came up with a major plan. I am not going to fail without a try and in essence even if I fail, I still win because I tried.

While I’m not being specific about my numerous curve ball, this is just a simple reminder that if you continue to forge forward even in the tough time eventually you will come out on top.

Put on your baseball helmet and choke up the bat (it’s been so long since I’ve watched baseball, I hope I used the right term there). Prepare to swing with all your might and knock that ball out of the park.

Until next time,

Happy reading and writing.

I’m a featured author over at SORMAG. LaShaunda Hoffman presented me with some interesting questions that had me really thinking. You have to read the interview to learn my answer and to have a chance at winning a copy of my debut novel Crossing Over or one of my handmade beaded gems. Yes, two chances to win.

Head over to SORMAG.

Last Friday, one of the people I connect with through twitter did a call for a pen pal. Without hesitation I quickly told her I would be her pen pal.

I have wanted to have a pen pal for years. I had one back in fifth grade. I remember her name to this day. It’s was Rachel. I forget where she lived, but my class and her class wrote to each other. Our teachers came up with the idea. I was a really good idea. I only wish I had kept at it.

Now that I have a pen pal in my adult years, I know that I will be more committed. My handwriting isn’t as pretty as hers, but I am willing to try to make it better as time goes by. She also makes the prettiest card stock/paper. She painted on it. That is a treasure in itself. I’m not sure I’m as crafty as she is in that department.

After my daughter saw the letter, she wanted to read it, but it was for me. It wan’t a bill or some letter pertaining to who knows it, what’s it. It was a beautifully penned and painted letter. We share a few common interest. My daughter now wants to have a pen pal of her own. How do I go about finding her one? Where could I begin to look for another 13 year-old that is wiling to hand write anything in this technological savvy period in time?

I hope I can figure some thing out. I don’t want too much time to pass before my child changes her mind. She’s a teenager and they tend to do that, often.

I will share what I come up with, when I come up with it.

Until next

Happy Reading & Writing!

For the last few months, I have had a few interviews done by various different literary people. If you want to find out more behind the scenes information check out the different stops.

INSIDE OUT with Jennifer Coissiere – Author of Crossing Over

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Jennifer Coissiere, author of Crossing Over

Meet Jennifer Coissiere, Author of Crossing Over

Upcoming interview with LaShaunda Hoffman at SORMAG. Will post a link when it’s up.

Until next time,

Happy Reading & Writing.